Bang & Olufsen is best known for its premium headphones and speakers—with its new power bank, the Danish manufacturer is now venturing into a completely new product category for the first time. The 5,000-mAh battery brings the brand’s signature design language to an everyday gadget that stands out more for its materials than for technical record-breaking specs.
Design Over Technical Specs
As Notebookcheck reports, the new power bank is primarily intended as a companion to the flagship Beoplay H100 headphones, but it also works just as well with Qi2-compatible smartphones and other USB-C devices. Instead of focusing on technical peak performance, Bang & Olufsen has opted for a combination of a glass surface and an aluminum frame, complemented by diamond-cut edges and pearl-blasted textures. The accessory’s color scheme matches that of the Beoplay H100 and is available in Infinite Black and Hourglass Sand.
Qi2 at 15 watts, USB-C at 20 watts
In terms of actual charging power, the power bank falls within the typical range for Qi2: magnetic wireless charging is possible at up to 15 watts, while wired charging via USB-C provides up to 20 watts. The power bank itself charges at up to 18 watts via the same USB-C port. According to the manufacturer, a five-minute charge is enough to provide the Beoplay H100 with up to 3.5 hours of additional playback time. The accessory is also compatible with popular Qi2-enabled smartphones, such as the latest iPhone 17 series or the Google Pixel 10 models.
Significantly more expensive than the competition
For the European market, Bang & Olufsen is pricing it at 145 euros—making this power bank one of the most expensive Qi2 models with a 5,000 mAh capacity available. By comparison: Manufacturers like Anker or Ugreen offer magnetic Qi2 power banks with similar specs at significantly lower prices, such as the UGREEN MagFlow Power Bank, which has already impressed in tests with its reliable wireless charging. If you’re looking for a more affordable alternative, you’ll find what you’re looking for in our guide to the best power banks. The main difference, however, lies in the materials: Anker and Ugreen primarily use plastic, while Bang & Olufsen offers a significantly higher-quality finish with glass and aluminum—as is typical of the brand’s other products, such as the Beoplay in-ear headphones.
Conclusion
With its first in-house power bank, Bang & Olufsen is expanding its accessory portfolio to include a new category while remaining true to its design DNA. Technically, there’s nothing to complain about with 15 watts of Qi2 and 20 watts of USB-C—but there’s also nothing that the competition doesn’t offer as well. Those willing to pay a significant premium for the materials and brand aesthetics will find the new power bank to be a perfect match for the Beoplay H100. Those primarily focused on value for money are still better off with established accessory manufacturers.
